Category Archives: events

The Compass Sport Cup and Trophy Final was held on Sunday 14th September at South Gare, an area of sand dunes in Teeside. BL achieved a magnificent second place in the small clubs competition and when you know that 52 clubs entered, with 21 making the final it seems even more of an achievement. TheContinue reading “Second Place in the Compass Sport Trophy Final!”

The eighth event in this year’s Cumbrian Galoppen series took place on Sunday (7th September) at Pike o’ Blisco in Great Langdale, organised by LOC. The pre-race chat in the car park was all about two things: firstly the need to start as early as possible to avoid the rain and wind that was forecastContinue reading “Pike o’ Blisco – 7th September”

Despite heavy showers, gale force wind and lots of tussocks, most people seemed to enjoyed the Long-O at Watermillock Common and High Brow (aka Aira Skyline) on Sunday. Well done to everyone, especially those who undertook longer courses than they are used to. Dan’s press report can be seen here Results / Routegadget / WinsplitsContinue reading “Long-O (and not so Long-O) – 31st August”

The British Sprint Champs were held at the University of East Anglia in Norwich on Sunday 31st August. Three BL members took part, with Keith winning M65 by 4 seconds. He now holds M65 titles for Classic Distance, Night and Sprint Tricia was close to getting a medal, coming 4th in W70, but Christine (alsoContinue reading “Another British Title for Keith”

After going missing in 2024, the White Rose was back in its usual place on the August Bank Holiday Weekend. This year’s event, the 50th, was held in Dalby Forest near Pickering. As normal all the days were close to the campsite/event centre meaning that having arrived you didn’t need to drive anywhere. For anyoneContinue reading “White Rose – 24th to 25th August”

It was good to see so many people at last weekend’s event – there had been concern that with many people away on holiday numbers would be reduced. In the days leading up to the event it looked as though the sauna like conditions of last month’s Eycott Hill were going to be repeated, butContinue reading “Aughertree Fell Local Event – 16th August”

Three BL members were in Girona, NE Spain, participating in the World Masters Orienteering Champs. The sprints were mostly within the walls of the old town, with Forest events on old sand dune areas to the East. Europe was suffering a heat wave during the week and boy did we know…. it was hot!! InContinue reading “World Masters Orienteering Champs – 9th to 15th August”

For anyone still feeling keen after the Scottish 6 Day, there was the option to stop at Livingston, near Edinburgh, on the way home and take part in a 2-part sprint event. A few BL members were tempted and there were a number of prize-winning results:M55+ (Men Ultravet) Keith 1stM40+ (Men Veteran) Jeff 3rdW40+ (WomenContinue reading “Sprint Scotland – Livingston 3rd August 2025”

This year’s Scottish 6 Day, the 25th incarnation, was held in Royal Deeside with events extending along the Dee valley from Braemar to Banchory. Around 2500 competitors from 30 different countries took part, including 23 BL members. According to the event’s website there were an amazing 700 volunteers involved in helping. It was a greatContinue reading “Scottish Six Day 2025 – July 27th to August 1st”

Five days of orienteering in Shetland, so what were we expecting? Cool, windy weather perhaps, tussocks and deep heather probably, midges definitely. Well some of that came true, but the abiding memory will be of running over grass and low heather, through hills and rocks in warm sunshine. Seven BL members made the trip toContinue reading “Coasts and Islands Week – July 20th to 25th 2025”